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Government Contracting Consultant 12718T
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Job no: 494814
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Staff, SBDC
The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.
Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.
Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.
Position Number: | 12718T |
Position Title (Classification Title): | Government Contracting Consultant 12718T, Coordinator |
Working Title: | Government Contracting Consultant |
Job Summary: |
The Government Contracting Consultant provides one-on-one consulting services to a variety of area businesses on how to sell their products or services to federal, state, and/or local government agencies. The position determines how best to successfully guide a business to meet government proposal requirements including working with government personnel along with clients. The consultant will develop training materials and conduct training workshops at various online and in-person events in an effort to train attendees in how to do business with government procurement agencies. The consultant is responsible for serving clients through our ten-county region. This position will attend regular professional development functions to stay current in the field. In accordance with UWF Human Resources Policy HR-20.02-09/15, Recruitment, Selection, and |
Department | UWF SBDC -SBA Match |
FLSA: | Exempt |
Minimum Qualifications: | Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience. |
Preferred Qualifications | An intimate working knowledge of government procurement processes. Knowledge of local, state, and federal procurement regulations/policies/procedures; basic accounting and cost principles; basic math; knowledge of government solicitations. Strong grasp of English spelling, grammar and punctuation. Self-starter and strong time management skills. Comfortable working in a team environment and networking with community resources. Ability to edit accurately and quickly. Strong public speaking and presentation skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task. Significant knowledge of government contracting, small business management and operations, business financing, financial analysis, marketing, and market research. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, problem solving, and listening skills. Ability to manage a client portfolio. Strong organizational skills. Proficient computer skills and ability to use the MIS to enter data and generate reports. Ability to travel. A valid driver’s license is required, as well as, 20 hours of pre-approved professional development credits each calendar year. Ability to analyze a wide variety of rules/instructions/procedures. Negotiation skills. Ability to independently interpret and plan a wide variety of work. Ability to follow general instructions to create and write comprehensive responses to government requirements. Ability to guide and interact with a diverse business population. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Ability to network effectively with partners and stakeholders, building strategic alliances and fostering relationships for increased partner base. |
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This position requires fingerprinting. This position requires a criminal background screen. This position requires a valid driver's license. |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Work Hours | M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm |
Contract Period | Time-Limited |
FTE | 1.0 |
Salary Range | $53,000 - $68,000 |
Pay Basis | Annually |
Preferred Response Date: | 4/7/2023 |
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. *References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu. |
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